Man: “The police are closing in. There are a lot of videos and they’ve narrowed it down.” [Pauses to listen again]. “Yes, They’re very confident….”

He’s interrupted.

Man: “No, they haven’t told me.”

The man squirms, clearly uncomfortable by what he is hearing.

Man: “Not sure that would fly. …. [Listens] Uhhhh … I appreciate the support but … there’s a lot of anger out there. I’ve never had more emails or calls about anything before. People are really upset. [Listens] How much? [Listening] “Hmmm. I’ll confer with town council and the chief. Let’s talk late Wednesday, after The Press deadline.”

Video of burning field, superimposed with Facebook commentary.

Setting: It’s Wednesday afternoon. Assistant sticks her head into the corner office.

Assistant: He’s on.

Man: “I pulled it together. An agreement is being drawn up now. Yes, everyone is on board. [Listens] No, it’s sealed. Stop by Friday afternoon to sign the papers. Around 3:30. OK. Bye.”

Narrator:[Rod Serling’s Twilight Zone music plays in the background]. “And so it goes…. another mystery from small town America. Until next time…..”